Gary Lighthouse Charter School-Upper Campus is a tuition-free public charter school serving scholars in grades 4-8 scholars. Our network of dedicated professionals works with scholars, parents, and community partners each day to make quality education accessible to our current body of need number.

Our campus receives public funding from federal and state resources. We operate under our charter as authorized by Ball State University. This funding fuels our ability to continue offering vital programs that support our endeavors to offer educational opportunities and activities that help our scholars grow strong in all areas of life.

Funding supports our academic and extracurricular programs including:

• 21st Century Scholars

• Choir

• Student council

• Boys basketball

• Girls basketball

• Cheerleading

• Girls on the RUN

• After-school programming partnership with City Life Center

• After-school clubs

• After-school tutoring

Driven by our focus on literacy as the foundation for success, we prioritize clear literacy instruction

At the Upper Campus, our young learners enjoy the following benefits:

• Small class sizes

• Rigorous ELA and math curricula

• Technology, art, and physical education

• Opportunities for group work, field trips, and special programs

The mission of Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter Schools is to promote educational equity by preparing our scholars for college, career and life in a rigorous and nurturing environment. 

Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter Schools  will be known for fostering  curiosity and participation in the community and providing a foundation to address complex real-world issues through collaboration, and innovative student-driven solutions. Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter Schools will be focused on the personal, academic, and professional growth of its scholars. Successful pursuit of desired college, career and life goals will be a result of the educational experiences at Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter Schools. 

Each and every day, our staff is committed to:

• Inspiring lifelong learners

• Progressing technologically

• Motivating students

• Fostering a student-centered culture

• Providing a safe, equitable learning environment that includes high-quality facilities for students and staff

• Welcoming parent and community involvement

• Teaching the life skills necessary for success

• Cultivating responsible citizens

• Improving continually

A Culture of Perseverance and Intellectual Risk taking

At GLCS-Upper Campus, we know the importance of teaching students to look and think past the difficulties they face in pursuing academic excellence. Our culture encourages scholars to understand that their development as strong academic performers and strong human beings, can rely on their ability to approach challenges with clarity. We build a mindset that thinking creatively and working with others can be an integral part of not just academic solutions, but solutions affecting life outside of our walls.

GLCS-Upper Academy, our culture is rooted in fostering an environment that: